Civic Intelligence

Fame Center

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-2170757

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 02, 2025

Organization Profilewww.famecenter.org
1319 S State StreetChicago, IL 60605

(312) 469-0687

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

61st percentile

9.7%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

45th percentile

-1.2%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$194,446

Down $2,360 (-1.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

-$61,627

Up $40,057 (+39%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$256,073

Down $42,417 (-14%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$412,508

Down $65,793 (-14%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$372,451

Down $205,962 (-36%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$40,057

Up $140,169 (+140%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2019: $38,313Liabilities 2019: $35,153Net Assets 2019: $3,1602019Assets 2020: $134,111Liabilities 2020: $90,098Net Assets 2020: $44,0132020Assets 2021: $297,517Liabilities 2021: $92,966Net Assets 2021: $204,5512021Assets 2022: $212,484Liabilities 2022: $267,108Net Assets 2022: -$54,6242022Assets 2023: $196,806Liabilities 2023: $298,490Net Assets 2023: -$101,6842023Assets 2024: $194,446Liabilities 2024: $256,073Net Assets 2024: -$61,6272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$194,446
Liabilities$256,073
Net Assets-$61,627
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $95,235Expenses 2019: $92,075Net Income 2019: $3,1602019Revenue 2020: $242,688Expenses 2020: $201,835Net Income 2020: $40,8532020Revenue 2021: $649,228Expenses 2021: $488,690Net Income 2021: $160,5382021Revenue 2022: $275,491Expenses 2022: $509,665Net Income 2022: -$234,1742022Revenue 2023: $478,301Expenses 2023: $578,413Net Income 2023: -$100,1122023Revenue 2024: $412,508Expenses 2024: $372,451Net Income 2024: $40,0572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$412,508
Expenses$372,451
Net Income$40,057
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$412,508
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

FAME Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education for children and adults. Throughout the calendar year, FAME Center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital art and visual art, computer coding classes, musical theater and drama classes, creative writing classes, and music therapy for mental health. Our vision is to enrich the lives of children and adults in every community of Chicago, through music and arts education, and music therapy for the promotion of mental health.

Fame center is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$90,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,250$41,250→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$97,037$8,221▼ $88,816
Accounts Receivable$7,500$7,779▲ $279
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,823--
Total Assets$196,806$194,446▼ $2,360
Other Assets Total$47,196$47,196→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$244,600$227,373▼ $17,227
Other Liabilities$49,437--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,453$28,700▲ $24,247
Total Liabilities$298,490$256,073▼ $42,417
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-101,684$-61,627▲ $40,057
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-101,684$-61,627▲ $40,057
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$196,806$194,446▼ $2,360

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$41,250$9,651$50,901
Other Assets Org$47,196--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jodie Koslow MartinBoard Chair
Courtney JacksonDirector
Elizabeth CarterDirector
Greg WilliamsDirector
Ken GibbsDirector
Marc DoggetDirector
Richard BloomfieldDirector
Twinia BrewtonDirector
Zachary DayDirector
Sheila R FortsonExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$104,886
Program Service Revenue
$307,622
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$90,000
Change in Net Assets
$40,057
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$305,731
Other Expenses$63,953
Total Fundraising Expense$7,388
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,767
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$283,039
Occupancy---$55,192
Payroll Taxes---$22,692
Fees for Services Accounting---$15,078
Advertising--$7,388$9,194
Insurance---$8,655
Information Technology---$7,086
Office Expenses---$4,817
Conferences and Meetings---$3,494
Grants to Domestic Individuals---$2,767
Other Expenses---$-49,437
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$7,388$372,451
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Accrued Expenses-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fame Center
EIN
83-2170757
Phone
3124690687
Address
1319 S STATE STREET, Chicago, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Sheila Fortson
Title
Board Member
Phone
3124690687
Signed
2025-10-02
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheila Fortson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
34
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Karla Moye Accounting
Address
700 Commerce Drive Suite 500, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Preparer
Karla J Moye
Phone
6304159343
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Section 1, Line 1

“Description of organization mission children and adults throughout the calendar year, fame center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital and visual art, computer coding clases, musical theater and drama classes, creating writing classes, and music therapy for mental health. Our vision is to enrich the lives of children and adults in every community of chicago, through music and arts educaiton, and music therapy for the promotion of meantal heatlh.”

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“Mangement has analyzed the tax positions taken by the organization, and has concluded that as of year end there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recogntion of a liability or disclosure in the financial statemnts. The organization is subject to routine audits by the taxing authorities however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.”

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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$194,446
Liabilities
$256,073
Net assets
-$61,627
Revenue
$412,508
Expenses
$372,451
Net income
$40,057
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.94$2.56$0.62$4.13$3.72$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$2.98$1.02$4.78$5.78$1.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$2.67$0.55$2.75$5.10$2.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.93$2.05$6.49$4.89$1.61
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.90$0.44$2.43$2.02$0.41
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.35$0.03$0.95$0.92$0.03
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